jerquer (plural jerquers)
A customs officer who searches ships for unentered goods.
Source: Wiktionary
Jer"quer, n. Etym: [Cf. F. chercher to search, E. search.]
Definition: A customhouse officer who searches ships for unentered goods. [Eng.] [Written also jerguer.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 November 2024
(noun) (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.
